Looking fabulously daft is this giant sized cock which currently occupies the fourth plinth of Trafalgar Square in central London.
Created by Katharina Fritsch, ‘Hahn/Cock’ is a 4.72m high giant sized domestic farmyard cockerel, resplendent in a vibrant ultramarine blue finish.
Designed to symbolise “regeneration, awakening and strength,” the cock will remain perched on the plinth until early 2015.
I think it looks great – it brings a smile to my face whenever I see it.
[This pic © Fridgemaget]
Previous Fourth Plinth scenes
Antony Gormley’s ‘ One & Other’ project ran from July to October 2009 and invited a total of 2,400 selected members of the public to spend one hour on the plinth.
Running over the course of a hundred consecutive days, there was always something interesting/strange going on – even in the dead of night.
Mation, one of the regulars from the urban75 bulletin board, took an early morning slot between 2-3am on a Friday morning, with friends turning the Square into a mini rave. Much mischief was had!
Unveiled on Monday 24 May 2010, “Nelson’s Ship in a Bottle” was a delightful piece by leading Anglo-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare.
What’s next for the plinth?
Check out this BBC article: Latest Fourth Plinth works unveiled.
More info: The Fourth Plinth
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